as in fastened
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as in jumped
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I bolted as I read the winning lottery numbers
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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it
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as in retreated
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching
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as in exclaimed
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling
bolted out the cuss word without thinking
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as in devoured
to swallow or eat greedily
the way you bolted those hot dogs, it's no wonder you're feeling a little queasy
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Recent Examples of bolted
Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024
It was later returned and bolted to the ground.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
The boxes are made of heavy-duty steel and permanently bolted into the ground — meaning they are designed to to withstand weather elements and any tampering or stealing attempts.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
Instead of serving his suspension, Pryor bolted for the 2011 NFL supplemental draft where the Raiders picked him in the third round.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Brett, ruled out, bolted from the dugout and charged umpires in what amounted to a viral moment circa 1983, but the Royals protested the game and AL president Lee MacPhail upheld the protest, ruling the pine tar on Brett’s bat didn’t violate the spirt of the rule.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
If bolted onto the right side of a bike, the sidecar will brake and decelerate in right-hand turns and accelerate in left-hand turns.
—New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2024
Rather than existing products and services with a chatbot bolted on, think of generative tools and applications that enable entirely new possibilities across healthcare, manufacturing, education and many other industries.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The engine is bolted to a 10 speed Select Shift automatic transmission mated to an advanced 4 wheel drive traction control system, with a new electronically controlled on demand 2 speed transfer case, with front and rear locking differentials.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
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In Wausau, the drop box has since been returned and is now bolted to the ground outside City Hall.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024
It was later returned and bolted to the ground.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
The boxes are made of heavy-duty steel and permanently bolted into the ground — meaning they are designed to to withstand weather elements and any tampering or stealing attempts.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
Instead of serving his suspension, Pryor bolted for the 2011 NFL supplemental draft where the Raiders picked him in the third round.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Brett, ruled out, bolted from the dugout and charged umpires in what amounted to a viral moment circa 1983, but the Royals protested the game and AL president Lee MacPhail upheld the protest, ruling the pine tar on Brett’s bat didn’t violate the spirt of the rule.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
If bolted onto the right side of a bike, the sidecar will brake and decelerate in right-hand turns and accelerate in left-hand turns.
—New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2024
Rather than existing products and services with a chatbot bolted on, think of generative tools and applications that enable entirely new possibilities across healthcare, manufacturing, education and many other industries.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The engine is bolted to a 10 speed Select Shift automatic transmission mated to an advanced 4 wheel drive traction control system, with a new electronically controlled on demand 2 speed transfer case, with front and rear locking differentials.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolted
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According to Capgemini's research, the percentage of large companies that have adopted generative AI has jumped from 6% last year to 24% this year.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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With China offering incentives to consumers who replace their gasoline cars with electric and low-emission vehicles, the mix of new energy vehicle sales has jumped to about 50% of overall automotive sales.Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Down day Stocks retreated Tuesday as growing tensions in the Middle East overshadowed investor excitement for a strong quarter.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Bonds and gold rose while stocks declined as investors retreated to safe havens.David Meyer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
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Eleven million people have fled their homes, pursued by men with guns and followed by famine.Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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California parents turned their children in after the Los Angeles Police Department asked for the public’s help finding juveniles who partook in multiple flash mob robberies at 7-Eleven stores and fled on bicycles.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Human infections typically occur when the virus is inhaled or gets into the eyes, nose or mouth, and usually that is after prolonged exposure to infected birds, per the CDC.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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They are even found in the human body due to being inhaled, swallowed, and coming in contact with skin.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
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Ellison found junior Toray Davis for a pair of TDs and ran one in to give the Knights a 21-0 lead in the first half that proved too much for Chatfield (8-4) to overcome.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The county’s Office of Education, run by the superintendent of schools, provides training, business, technology and payroll services to the county’s 33 school districts and 60 charter schools.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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In May, the filmmaker escaped to Europe after receiving sentence of jail and flogging from the Iranian authorities.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie and John Zara escaped from their home near Asheville but had to leave their phones, identification and other belongings behind.NBC News, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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One of the affected cables, known as C-Lion—a vital 730-mile link between Finland and Central Europe—runs alongside other critical infrastructure, including gas pipelines and power lines.Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Evans, a software engineer, ran an acrimonious campaign filled with insults and attacks.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Wide receiver Nick Nash broke the SJSU single-season reception record with a catch in the third quarter to top Noel Grigbsy’s 89 receptions in 2011.Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Over the next four meetings, McCaffrey broke 100 yards each time and gained 486 yards on 76 carries.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Bolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolted. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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